All About Abacus Training

[shyb]

My DS does not like abacus, as he needs to do his abacus homework too.

After there for 1 year, planning to drop out. I think he will forget all the formular, if he do not practice. Abacus is not useful to him then.

[CuteAnnie]

hi,


do anyone know where provide good abacus class for a 4 year old kid? I know CMA has such programme. how abt any CC?

[Joeyz18]

mummies,


any reviews? my son is with mpm right now and so far so good but i want him to be faster in mental calculations so thinking of putting him in a abacus class in bt timah area. need reviews…

[JenJen]

There a new class in Bukit Batok starting on 3G abacus for P1-P6 children and I’m thinking of letting my kid try out… the trainer apparently has had been awarded best trainer for the program… problem is they have insufficient students to start the class… they need a minimum of 12 to start… currently have 5…


Pls PM me if you would like to have the link for more info…

[Rabbit02]

I wonder why people send their children for abacus classes? I think it doesn’t help the child’s creativity - all it does is to turn the child into a human calculator. Moreover, it only teaches the child the 4 operatives. Math is more than just that and I think abacus cannot replace Math. A Child is better off by learning Math!

[phtthp]

2 different type of abacus are used in training children:-


a)\tthe one taught at CMA abacus classes use ‘soroban’ abacus – ie. 1 bead at the top, 4 beads below. see picture:-

http://www.cma-sg.com/programme-whycma.html

b)\tthe one taught in 3G abacus classes use different type of abacus. see picture:-

http://www.3gabacus.com

may I know – which abacus is easier to learn, or master ?

[phtthp]

iii) third type of ancient Chinese traditional abacus using 2 beads at the top, 5 below.


altogether, think there are 3 different type of abacus design.
of the 3 - which one easiest to master, or faster, or lesser formulae to remember ?

[ixote71]

Any abacus classes in Yishun area?

[zoan]

ixote71:

Any abacus classes in Yishun area?

Hi there a few abacus classes in Yishun

1) Edufarm - 3G Abacus and Mental Math
Blk 108 Yishun Ring Road and Blk 858 Yishun Ave 4

2) CMA at Chong Pang

3) Chong Pang Community Club

4) Nee Soon Central CC @ Blk 749
Currently my DS is attending the abacus class there. Just start 2 classes.

[phtthp]

different types of abacus are used in training children, in above centres:-


i) the one taught at CMA abacus classes uses ‘soroban’ abacus – ie. 1 bead at the top, with 4 beads below. see picture:-
http://www.cma-sg.com/programme-whycma.html

ii) the one taught in 3G abacus classes uses another type of abacus.
see picture:-
http://www.3gabacus.com

so I posed Dr. a qn to Yeap Ban Har – which abacus is easier to learn or master ? which would you recommend ?

he replied :-

\"Not much difference. The focus is on number sense and visualization.

which is easier to learn depends on - who teaches it.

so focus on a good Teacher, rather than on the actual programme.
a good Teacher not only instils in the child mathematical skills, but also inspires discipline in thinking and greater motivation for learning.\"